Supply Chain Analyst required for an automotive company based in East London
Purpose :
To provide critical support for the Supply Chain & Operations functions by analyzing, monitoring, and reporting on key data and processes.
The Supply Chain Analyst is also responsible for gathering data, analyzing trends and reporting the performance for various activities in the SCM department.
Requirements :
- Minimum tertiary qualification / technical diploma and / or specific training in Supply Chain Management. Three to five years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 2-3 years’ experience within field of expertise
- Knowledge and working experience with QAD or MFG Pro is beneficial
- Previous supervisory experience advantageous
- Must possess excellent communications skills and can work effectively with all other functional groups throughout the organization.
- Accurate Document Control
- Able to process time sensitive information and orders to meet deadlines
- Ability to write reports, business correspondence, procedure manuals and generate presentations when required
- The person will need to have excellent analytical skills in order to problem solve and implement permanent corrective action.
- The person will need good project management skills to ensure the execution of many of these projects, simultaneously
Responsibilities :
Direct Reports : 1 – 2 team membersMaintain and manage vendor accountsOversee internal invoice verification systems (KITE)Responsible for supporting YFI regional plants in this functionResponsible for booking, processing and analyzing freight documentationPrepare and distribute weekly overviews on standard and premium freight valuesProvide analysis on cost drivers, identify areas where CI can be implemented to reduce / eliminate costs associated within the Supply ChainMaintain import register in compliance with local customs regulationsFacilitate export shipments and documentation where requiredPerform month end functions, analysis and reporting to facilitate MEC checklistCreation of vendor accruals, vendor statement analysisInvolvement in freight tenders, tender process and generation of data required to facilitate the freight tender process (incl. volume overviews per lane separated into weekly buckets defined by cbm and kg’s)Provide depot container overview with focus placed on containers incurring any premium costHost quarterly vendor performance meetings and feedback sessionsSupport for ad-hoc implementation of freight projects, service provider changes or enhancements to the departmentDesired Skills :
Planning and organizing skillsAdvanced computer literacyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDecision making / problem solving skillsPlanning and organizing skillsAdvanced computer literacyExcellent interpersonal and communication skillsDecision making / problem solving skills